ExcelsiusHub Navigation from Globus Medical

More than twenty-five patients have now benefited from a new computer-assisted navigation system that gives surgeons a detailed, 3D view during spine procedures.

WATERTOWN, WI – Spine surgeon Dr. Jason Sansone, who is affiliated with Watertown Regional Medical Center, recently completed his 25th surgery using the ExcelsiusHub™ navigation system from Globus Medical. This advanced technology helps surgeons perform spine surgery with greater accuracy and less reliance on traditional X-ray imaging.

The navigation system, recently installed at Watertown Regional Medical Center, provides real-time, three-dimensional images that show the exact position of surgical instruments and implants during the procedure. This added precision supports safer surgeries and helps protect surrounding tissue.

“Spine anatomy is complex, and with traditional techniques, it can be difficult to see important structures,” said Dr. Sansone, orthopedic surgeon and President of Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin. “This technology, now available at Watertown Regional Medical Center, allows us to see exactly where our instruments and implants are at all times.”

It also supports minimally invasive techniques, which can mean smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery for patients.

“Precise navigation helps us work more efficiently and less invasively,” Dr. Sansone said. “That can reduce time in the hospital and help patients return to their normal lives sooner.”

One of Dr. Sansone’s recent patients, Kelsey Olson, says the surgery was life-changing. After living with severe back pain for more than 10 years, she decided to move forward with surgery in December.

“I was shocked,” Olson said. “Why did I wait so long to do this?”

“I’ve cried a lot of happy tears… he really did give me my life back,” she added. “I have a 5-year-old and 2-year-old, and they are getting into skiing and sports, and I was missing out. I got a second chance because of Dr. Sansone.”

In addition to spine care, Watertown Regional Medical Center partners with the Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin to offer a full range of orthopedic surgical solutions including foot and ankle, hand and upper extremity, hip, knee, shoulder, and sports medicine.

To learn more about the orthopedics and spine services available at Watertown Regional Medical Center, visit WatertownRegional.com/orthopedics.

To find an orthopedic provider, call our Physicians Referral Line at 920.533.9762 or visit our Find a Doctor page.

About Watertown Regional Medical Center
Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) has been providing the residents of Dodge and Jefferson counties in southeast Wisconsin with excellent healthcare for over 115 years. By placing patients’ needs first, services have grown to include Emergency, Primary Care, Women’s Health, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, and many others. Watertown Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation and ScionHealth. For more information and to see a complete list of the services offered, visit WatertownRegional.com.

About Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin
Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin was founded to offer patients new and convenient options for orthopedic and spine care focused on delivering improved quality and value. We pride ourselves on utilizing the latest technology and innovations in both non-surgical and surgical care for each of our patients. Our physicians have trained at some of the most esteemed medical institutions in the country. Each physician is subspecialty trained, allowing them to be experts in their specific field. Each physician utilizes the latest evidence-based protocols when diagnosing and treating your condition. Learn more at OrthoSpineCenters.com.